British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 21st December 2010

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8am (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic. Image shows from L to R: Rincewind (David Jason), Trymon (Tim Curry), Twoflower (Sean Astin). Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic

Episode 1 - The Colour Of Magic

On Discworld, the cowardly and incompetent failed wizard Rincewind crosses paths with a man called Twoflower, who is visiting the grand city of Ankh-Morpork as a tourist. They, along with Twoflower's very dangerous Luggage, travel the Disc to see what is on offer.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:45pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

1993 Christmas Special: Social climber Hyacinth finds herself all at sea when she makes an unexpected discovery during a QE2 cruise that threatens to jeopardise her dream trip.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:25pm (repeat)
Carry On Cowboy. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Cowboy

Saddle up for a fistful of double entendres in this western spoof from the Carry On team. Stodge City is terrorised by the villainous Johnny Finger.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 3:30pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic. Image shows from L to R: Rincewind (David Jason), Trymon (Tim Curry), Twoflower (Sean Astin). Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic

Episode 2 - The Light Fantastic

The Discworld is on a collison course with a nearby star. The only way to save the world is by reading the eight most powerful spells on the Disc. However, one of those spells is in Rincewind's head, and he's just fallen off the edge of the world.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm
60 min
Danny La Rue

The Unforgettable...

Series 4, Episode 6 - Danny La Rue

Long before Lily Savage, La Cage Aux Folles or Priscilla Queen Of The Desert, there was Danny La Rue, Britain's foremost female impersonator who single-handedly turned cross dressing into mainstream family entertainment.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 3 - The Ticket Machine

Mum and Olive decide to become mail-order agents, but grossly misunderstand how profitable it'll be, leaving Stan with a huge debt to pay off. Jack thinks he has the answer in the form of an 'expropriated' ticket machine...

Radio 7 5:30pm (repeat)
Linda Smith's A Brief History Of Timewasting. Linda (Linda Smith). Copyright: BBC

Linda Smith's A Brief History Of Timewasting

Series 2, Episode 4

With London house prices going stratospheric in the East End, Linda gets a valuation.

BBC Two 5:50pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Christmas Special - No Way Out

Fletcher plans to spend Christmas in hospital to avoid being press-ganged into Grouty's latest scheme to spring a fellow prisoner. His plan backfires when Grouty finds out about his upcoming civilian hospital appointment and gives him a vital role in proceedings.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:05pm
25 min
Bear Behaving Badly. Barney (Barney Harwood)

Bear Behaving Badly

Series 4, Episode 13 - Caught on Camera

Prank comes up with a wicked plan to rid the flat of Nev and Barney for good.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

2005 Christmas Special, Merry Entwhistle and Jackson Day: After a hard day playing Father Christmas, Smiler has a stiff drink to revive himself. Unfortunately, the alcohol has the opposite effect and his friends are forced to drag his lifeless body about the village - arousing the interest of the local constabulary.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 2, Episode 2 - Victoria Coren

In this week's episode, Rufus Hound invites Victoria Coren to read extracts from her teenage diaries.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A Baby

The time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:55pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 2, Christmas Special - No Business Like Show Business

It's Christmas, and Mildred has finally been given her first role in the Hampton Wick Players' annual pantomime - as one of Cinderella's ugly sisters.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Angus Deayton, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 22, Episode 8

With Francis Wheen on Ian's side and James Naughtie on Paul's.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 5 - Christmas Duty

Stan and Jack are lumbered with last-minute Christmas Day duty after the rostered clippie falls ill, which spoils the whole family's plans for dinner.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 8 - Corby

With David Mitchell, Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (repeat)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford). Credit: BBC

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 3, Christmas Special - Learning To Fly

Frank is left in charge of a plane.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Room With An Alan

Despite being reduced to living in a roadside motel and presenting an early-morning programme on Radio Norwich, Alan still dreams of launching a new show on the BBC. However, his meeting with chief commissioner Tony Hayers does not run smoothly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Looking For Eric. Copyright: Film4

Looking For Eric

Eric a football fanatic postman whose life is descending in to crisis receives some life coaching from the famously philosophical Eric Cantona.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
Accidental Farmer. Erin Taylor (Ashley Jensen). Copyright: BBC

Accidental Farmer

Comedy drama pilot starring Ashley Jensen as a high-powered London-based executive who moves to the country to run a farm.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 5 - Art

In an effort to appear as intellectual as Lucy's friends, Lee shows off his 'knowledge' of the art world.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Little Britain Abroad, Episode 1: Daffyd visits Myfanwy at her new gay bar, and Lou wins a holiday to Disney World. Vicky Pollard is sent to jail in Thailand for drug smuggling, Marjorie Dawes goes to the USA, and Bubbles De Vere calls in on a friend.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
15 min
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Fry (Daniel Roche), Headmaster (Stephen Fry)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 5 - Stephen Fry's Little Cracker

Someone's sweet tooth lands him in trouble in an autobiographical short written by and starring Stephen Fry.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:15pm
15 min
Little Crackers. Nun (Kathy Burke)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 6 - Kathy Burke's Little Cracker

The Clash gives a certain fan life-changing advice in an autobiographical short written by and starring Kathy Burke.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Little Britain Abroad, Episode 2: Vicky Pollard's mum arrives in Thailand as star witness at her daughter's trial. Lou and Andy remain stranded - but only Lou tries to come up with an escape plan. Sebastian becomes suspicious of the Prime Minister's special relationship with the US President.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm
60 min
The Angina Monologues. Victoria Wood. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

The Angina Monologues

Victoria Wood takes to the stage for a night of comedy in support of The British Heart Foundation.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 6 - Dating

As Lucy and Guy's relationship intensifies, Lee starts to ponder his lack of a girlfriend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

1996 & 1997 Specials, Christmas Special - Starbound

A tramp takes up residence in the Meldrews' garden shed. Patrick is shocked when his new boss announces that she has recently hired Victor as her gardener, and Nick Swainey's mother claims she's being abducted by aliens every night.

Radio 7 10pm (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 3, Episode 2

The two universes have collided and Dirk sees an ideal opportunity to make money: he opens Cafe Apocalypse.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights

Episode 4

The Glaswegian comedian applies his no-holds-barred style to a selection of stand-up performances and pre-filmed sketches, in which he picks apart all aspects of modern life and British culture.

BBC Two 10:05pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Christmas Special

Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons, Russell Howard and guests return with a special festive edition of the topical comedy show.

BBC Four 10:10pm (repeat)
Dirk Gently. Image shows from L to R: Dirk Gently (Stephen Mangan), Richard MacDuff (Darren Boyd). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company

Dirk Gently

Stephen Mangan stars as Douglas Adams's holistic detective who believes he can solve crimes due to the interconnectedness of all things.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 7 - Gangster

Guy showers Lucy with expensive gifts and whisks her away for a weekend, arousing Lee's suspicions.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Nebulous. Image shows from L to R: Paula Breeze (Rosie Cavaliero), Rory Lawson (Graham Duff), Professor Nebulous (Mark Gatiss). Copyright: BBC / Baby Cow Productions

Nebulous

Series 3, Episode 2 - Holofile 551: The Past Must Be Destroyed!

Nebulous returns to his old university, Bridgeoxton, where he discovers that many lecturers have mysteriously disappeared without trace.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Episode 2

Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week. The Good News Extra stand-up is Pete Johansson.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Episode 2

Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week. The Good News Extra stand-up is Pete Johansson.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
35 min
Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights

Episode 5

The Glaswegian comedian applies his no-holds-barred style to a selection of stand-up performances and pre-filmed sketches, in which he picks apart all aspects of modern life and British culture.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Victoria Wood

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 1 - Victoria Wood's Little Cracker

For eight-year-old Eunice, this Christmas is going to be different. This year it's just her and her dad, and there's little festive spirit to be found.

BBC Two 10:35pm
30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 24, Episode 10

Hosted by guest presenter Josh Groban, with panellists Charlie Baker, Tinchy Stryder, KT Tunstall and Michael Ball.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Fry (Daniel Roche), Headmaster (Stephen Fry)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 5 - Stephen Fry's Little Cracker

Someone's sweet tooth lands him in trouble in an autobiographical short written by and starring Stephen Fry.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas. Copyright: BBC

Little Britain

Series 1, Episode 4

Hypnotist Kenny Craig goes swimming and ex-Mafia man Joey the Stool visits the library.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows left to right: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 2, Christmas Special - Murder At Christmas

Lee's plan to spend time alone with Lucy at Christmas is threatened by the presence of Tim, Daisy, Tim and Lucy's parents, and even Barbara, doing the cooking. All seems to be going well until a murder mystery game brings family tensions to a head.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Nun (Kathy Burke)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 6 - Kathy Burke's Little Cracker

The Clash gives a certain fan life-changing advice in an autobiographical short written by and starring Kathy Burke.

BBC Two 11:05pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 4

With guest host Jeremy Clarkson and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Clare Balding.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb

Sports Mash - Taking The Mic

Episode 12

Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb and Lucy Montgomery trawl through the ITV World of Sport archive from the 1970s and 80s.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
The Jason Byrne Show. Jason Byrne. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 1, Episode 6 - Medicine

The last episode in the series is focused around the topic of medicine. With special guest Ivan Brackenbury.

BBC Two 11:35pm (repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies

A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.

BBC Three 11:45pm (repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Lee Nelson (Simon Brodkin)

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 1, Episode 2

More banter with cheeky Lee Nelson. Jason Bent is interviewed by Adrian Chiles, meanwhile Dr Bob puts the fun back into fungal infections.

BBC Three 12:15am (repeat)
Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 1, Episode 3 - Marion The Young Lover

Springwatch comes to film on the Isle of Dogs and Nelson is horrified to discover all the animals are, in fact, actors. Destiny becomes a guide dog, Marion attempts to win love by staying alive for one more day, and Kali reveals she used to nest in Amy Winehouse's hair.

BBC Two 12:35am (repeat)
Richard Wilson

The Many Faces Of...

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Many Faces Of Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson talks about his impressive career to date, with archive footage and testimony from friends and colleagues.

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